Security Bulletin – 13 December 2015

Reported Indecent Act – Scott Library

York Security Services (YSS) received a report from a community member of a suspect seen performing an indecent act on the 4th floor of the Scott Library in an open study area on the south west side. The incident is reported to have occurred on Saturday 12 December 2015 at approximately 7:00pm. York Security attended the scene and engaged in a comprehensive search for the suspect. Toronto Police were notified and received a report of the incident. Enhanced security patrols of the Scott Library have been initiated.

Suspect is described as:

Male, 23-24yrs. of age, 5’5″ tall, Asian, medium build, black spiky short hair, wearing a white “addidas” polo and/or sweater, grey sweat pants, carrying a black bag or backpack.

 

Should you have any information about this or any incident you are asked to contact Toronto Police Service directly at 416.808.2222

York Security responds to all community calls at 416-736-5333. Please refer to the York Security Website for more information or further updates: http://security.info.yorku.ca/

For safety related information, please see: http ://safety.yorku.ca/

 

Security Bulletin Protocol Overview

Security Bulletins are issued with regard to incidents that occur on York University property when:

  • a serious incident has occurred and there is a risk of recurrence; and/or
  • there is a pattern of recurring, but less serious incidents (such as thefts or robberies); and/or
  • a Security or Police investigation will be assisted by bringing forward witnesses and information.

When an incident represents an immediate threat to the physical safety of persons at the University, there would be an immediate communication to all or to the effected parts of the University following the protocols outlined in York’s Emergency Plan and related procedures, employing the push notification on the Mobile Safety App, the LCD screens, and the emergency PA system